Terrifying Petrol Bomb Attack on Co Down Home

A house and car have been damaged following a petrol bomb attack in Downpatrick.

Details of the Attack

Two petrol bombs were thrown at a property in the Vianstown Heights area of Co Down at around 12:50 am on Wednesday, April 30, leading to damage to the house and a parked car. Three individuals, including a man in his 20s and a man and a woman in their 50s, were inside the property when the attack occurred. Fortunately, they escaped unharmed.

Police Investigation

Authorities urge anyone with information pertaining to the incident to reach out on the non-emergency number 101. Sergeant Curran highlighted that the petrol bombs caused substantial damage to the property and the parked car, with the fires being extinguished by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack. For additional information, individuals can contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 45 30/04/25. Alternatively, reports can be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. To provide tip-offs while remaining anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. Stay updated with the latest developments by visiting the Belfast Live homepage here and subscribing to the daily newsletter here.